Diamondbacks sign P Ziegler to 1-year deal
Baseball Betting Lines
01/25/2012 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with Brad Ziegler, agreeing to terms with the reliever on a one- year contract.
Ziegler split the 2011 season with Oakland and Arizona, and went 3-2 with a 2.16 earned run average in 66 combined appearances.
The 32-year-old right-hander has a career record of 11-13 with 19 saves and a 2.43 ERA in 246 trips out of the bullpen for the Athletics and Diamondbacks.
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan announced Wednesday that it has signed Chilean international Jean Beausejour from Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee. Beausejour, 27, passed a medical at the DW Stadium and has put pen to paper on
<< Ovechkin's All-Star flair will be missed
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Every time the NHL All-Star Game is played
I can't help but wish that it was an Olympic year instead.
Don't get me wrong there are aspects of All-Star weekend that I enjoy, but it
just pales in comparison
<< Chicago agrees to terms with Dube
Bridgeview, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday that it
has signed Kheli Dube after selecting the Zimbabwean striker in the 2011 MLS
Re-Entry Draft.
Dube, 28, was left unprotected by the New England Revolution
<< Red Bulls ink young American GK
Harrison, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Red Bull New York announced the signing of
goalkeeper Jeremy Vuolo from Finnish first-division side AC Oulu on Wednesday.
Vuolo, a Downingtown, Pennsylvania native, played college soccer at Syracuse
Univ
<< Leafs ink Liles to 4-year extension
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman John-
Michael Liles to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday.
TSN of Canada is reporting the deal is worth $3.875 million per season.
Liles hasn't played for th
Washington, D.C. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United announced the signing of Argentine defender Emiliano Dudar on Wednesday, pending the receipt of an International Transfer Certificate and visa. Dudar, 30, joins D.C. from Swiss sid
Western Illinois coordinator resigns abruptly >>
Macomb, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Western Illinois football is seeking a defensive
coordinator again after the recently hired Kevin Corless resigned due to
personal reasons.
Corless, who spent nine seasons leading the defense at Arkansas State f
Steelers DT Hoke announces retirement >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Chris
Hoke has announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL.
The 35-year-old nose tackle from Brigham Young University had three tackles in
six games this yea
Colts name Pagano head coach >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indianapolis Colts have named former
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as the team's next head
coach.
The Colts, coming off a 2-14 season, needed a new head coach after getting rid
o
Alouettes sign Boulay, Mims >>
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Alouettes signed safety Etienne
Boulay and wide receiver Adam Mims to two-year deals on Wednesday.
Boulay only played in four games last season due to a concussion. In six
seasons, all w
MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines
Now that the 2008 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow. Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season. Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2008 season, the New Orleans Saints. These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order. As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS. The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens. The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.
MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:
Saints +6 @ Colts -6
Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)
Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)
Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5
Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1
Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3
Patriots -5 @ Jets +5
Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5
Steelers -4 @ Browns +4
Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6
Bears +6 @ Chargers -6
Lions +3 @ Raiders -3
Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5
Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4
Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3
Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3
Super Bowl line (2008)
NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5
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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.
Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.
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